Device Engineer

Job Title: Device Engineer
Location: India-based Noida preferred; Chennai or Bangalore optional
Job Type: Full-time
Band: E2

Job Description:

As a Device Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in setting up, configuring, and managing the hardware and software environments for cutting-edge device platforms. This includes platform bring-up, ensuring infrastructure readiness, and deploying AI services. You will work on server-grade and embedded systems, leveraging advanced virtualization and containerization technologies to build scalable, high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lab and Work Environment Setup:
- Design and establish work environments for testing and development.
- Ensure the availability of necessary hardware and software resources.

2. OS Platform Readiness:
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based operating systems, such as Ubuntu.
- Develop and customize Board Support Packages (BSPs) and Network Support Packages (NSPs) for specific hardware platforms.

3. AI Service Deployment:
- Deploy and manage AI services using container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Optimize services for performance and reliability in virtualized and microservices-based environments.

4. Platform Infrastructure Stack Bring-up:
- Integrate hardware and software components to create a cohesive platform.
- Set up and validate the platform stack, ensuring readiness for development and production deployment.

5. Data Center and Network Environment Management:
- Work within data center environments, handling networking and switch configurations.
- Ensure the infrastructure supports the seamless operation of AI and other platform services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Operating Systems and Software Development:
- Expertise in Linux/Ubuntu OS, with experience in BSP and NSP development.

- Processor Platform Experience:
- Familiarity with Intel, NVIDIA, and ARM processor-based platforms.

- Device Engineering Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with server-grade systems and embedded device engineering.

- Containerization and Orchestration:
- Proficiency in VMware and Docker, including Docker Compose.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes (K8S, k3s, or RKE) and microservices environments.

- Data Center and Networking Knowledge:
- Experience in data center deployments.
- Understanding of network and switch environments to ensure seamless integration of platform infrastructure.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Proven experience in hardware-software integration and platform bring-up.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Location Flexibility: Noida is preferred, but candidates based in Chennai or Bangalore are also welcome.